Batman Begins to Kick Ass

Entering the theatre for Batman Begins, I was harboring mixed feelings. Part of me was taking my the hype to heart, praying to be blown away by a Batman movie that finally brings the legend back to screen. The other part of me remembered Batman & Robin. But from the moment the movie had begun, I was hooked. They had done it. Thanks to Christopher Nolan, Batman is back!

Or well, he was eventually. One of the most interesting things about the movie was that Batman didn't really show up until the end. For the most part, it was Bruce Wayne kicking ass, which I actually enjoyed just as much. Like the IGN review said, every little bit of everything was detailed and explained, which did to make the movie a very real experience. It achieved what Spider-man only skimmed the surface of. It brought real depth to everyone, in or out of the mask. I would rather see, in fact, Cillian Murphey (Scarecrow) out of mask than in it. The amount of fear he managed to bring to Dr. Crane was so incredible I had to check him out in IMDB.com. He doesn't quite have that serious of a repertoire of films, his previous claim to fame being in 28 Days Later, but he is starring in the next Wes Craven film: Red Eye. I suppose they think red eyes are scarier, never mind the airplane reference. But after seeing his performance in Batman Begins, I'd say that his blue eyes would scare me twice as much. By the way, in Red Eye, he plays a guy named Jackson Rippner... Get it? JACKson, RIPpner? Huh? Oh. Fine. I think it's kind of cool.

It's difficult for me to talk much about the movie, as I fear I'd ruin some crucial moments for those who have not seen it. However, if you haven't seen it, go see it now. Hell, go see it, read the comic books, read the dailies, spend all your money on pointless merchandise and collectible items seen on the TV Show "Batman Watches" (Which is, believe it or not, an actual TV show.) I know I want to. After having seen that movie, I've lost all wonder as to why there are so many fans out there.

Oh damn, there I go. I'm getting all sentimental. I remember the days of running home from school to watch a video of Batman my grandma diligently taped for me every time they aired. Hell, I think I might even still have some lying around. I remember with fondness every single moment of the introduction, and most of the episodes. That show was really good. Fox knew they had a good show when they did. So did Cartoon Network, for that matter. They both had Batman themed intermissions publicizing, the dark Batman theme under the flashy logos, while lightening flashed behind the raised figure of the caped crusader. I'm going to have to dig out my Batman memorabilia from my childhood soon, and plague my local Barnes & Nobles for Batman collections.